Director Qualifications Framework - Policy and Registration at Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

Duties and responsibilities will include;

• Co-ordinating and supervising development of policies on national Qualifications;
  Development of tools and instruments for registration and accreditation of institutions, qualifications and learners in the KNQF;
• Creating and maintaining databases of accredited institutions, qualifications and learners; 
• Preparing and submitting policy advisories regarding Qualification Frameworks (QFs) to the Ministry of Education and other stakeholders;
• Establishing and maintaining information and a library on Qualification Frameworks in Kenya to support research, training and capacity building in the sector; 
• Carrying out regular stakeholder engagement and regularly updating the public about registered and accredited institutions, qualifications and learners;
• Creating and maintaining national and international collaborations in support of the KNQF; and organizing stakeholder meetings and conferences.
• Coordinating implementation of policy and guidelines on Recognition of Prior Learning; 
• Building confidence in national qualifications and creating pathways to support student progression within the education system; 
• Formulating research and innovation strategies for promotion of Qualification Frameworks (QFs) in Kenya; and translating the findings into actionable programmes at Kenya National Qualifications Authority;
• Carrying out research on emerging trends on Qualifications and management of National Qualifications Frameworks (NQFs);
• Publishing an annual report on the status of national qualifications; and
• Planning for and managing projects and activities of the directorate.

Job and Persons' Specification:

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a Director must have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Economics, Architecture, Engineering, statistics, Social Sciences, Science or related field from a recognized university in Kenya;
• Master’s Degree in Curriculum development, quality assurance, assessment and examination, Economics, Statistics, Project Management, Sciences, Social Science, Higher education, Comparative Education or related field from a recognized university in Kenya; 
• At least twelve (12) years working experience five (5) of which must be at senior level management; 
• Leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Computer literacy; 
• Fulfill requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.